Poles Demand Their Country Be Made a Republic
Paris dispatch argues Poland will form a republic after the war amid fears of monarchical rule. It cites Polish aspirations for independence, key provinces, and alliance dynamics with Russia and the Entente. The piece discusses Poland’s future borders, the role of Moscow, and Warsaw’s economic potential with Russia after the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. de Lutoslawsky
National Polish Council
Paris
Poland
Europe
Republic of
Russia
Germany
Poznan
Posen
Gnieza
Gnesen
Silesian
d’Opole
Oppeln
Gdansk
M. Milioukof
Prince Lyvoff
Union of Zemstvos
Revolutionary Committee
Old Empire
Belgium
Serbia
Roumania
Montenegro
Warsaw
Wilson
American Fund Secures Lifetime Income for Disabled Soldiers
A Paris cablegram reports the American-British-French Permanent Blind Relief War Fund pledges lifelong support for soldiers who lost both arms or both hands and are blinded. George A. Kessler deposits 600,000 francs to fund 1200 francs yearly for life, starting April 1, with first payment July 1. contributions urged to Frank A. Vanderlip at 690 Fifth Avenue, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
George A. Kessler
Kessler
M. Eugene Brieux
Louis Barthou
Florentin
Legion of Honor
M. Brieux
France
Frank A. Vanderlip
A. B. F. B. Permanent Blind Relief War Fund
Fifth Avenue
New York City
Rules for Happy Old Age in Boston Woman’s 108th Birthday
Abigail Morrill of West Newbury recently celebrated her 108th birthday and offered a simple guide to happiness in old age. She urges calm living, regular church attendance, light meals, and steady habits, noting churchgoing has a soothing effect and that rushing modern life shortens life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Abigail Morrill
West Newee
Lichens as Food and Medicine for a Hungry World
A scientist urges wider use of lichens, notably reindeer and Iceland moss, as edible sources and fodder. He cites Arctic and Minnesota examples, notes lichens’ global range, potential cultivation on wastelands, and the dual plant nature of lichens combining algae and fungus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett P. Serviss
Germany
Iceland
New
Old World
Sweden
Jacobi
Arctic
A. A. Hansen
Pennsylvania State College
Lake Superior
Minnesota
United States
Hansen
Encyclopedia Britanica
Canada
Algiers
Africa
Asia
Tartary
Symbiosis and the Wonder of Natural Partnerships
The passage describes a cabinet of science where the term symbiosis marks a trove of life partnerships. It highlights how such natural unions, though unseen by all, rival human relationships in closeness and unity, hinting at death defying life and remarkable biological cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Science
Capital undergoes physical changes
Washington, June 9. The city’s official map shows rapid growth as government offices move uptown The Interior Department relocates near the State War and Navy building The Labor Department plans a new building at Sixteenth and K streets and the Interstate Commerce Commission expands its facilities Cultural and war offices occupy Red Cross AFL and Southern Railway buildings The capital sees a building boom with offices, stores, hotels and even residences housing war workers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Interior
State, War and Navy
Department of Labor
Bhighteenth
F. Streets
America
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Red Cross
American Federation of Labor
Southern Railway
Council of National Defense
Shipping Board
Town in the middle of a rapid boom and growth
The article notes a town experiencing a construction boom with new residences rising quickly. It compares the current phase to the gold rush era and predicts even greater changes in six months as development continues.
Poet Wordsworth's grandson dies at 80 in Montreal
The Montreal Star reports the eldest surviving grandson of the poet William Wordsworth, aged about 80, has died at Room. He was a scholar and poet of high distinction who privately issued a volume of sonnets. He avoided publishing due to name similarity to his grandfather despite urging from Matthew Arnold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal Star
William Wordsworth
Wordsworth
Matthew Arnold
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Texas Refining CO
Painless Matthews
E. Houston St
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San Antonio
Texas
Crockett
Houston Street
Israel
Sinai
Japan
Washington, D. C
SAN Antonio Printing CO
Soledad ST
L. B. Clegg
Franz OC. Groos
W. F. Sibert
Liberty Loan Savings Club
National Bank of Commerce
Liberty Loan
Ame Savings Club
Corner Commerce
Main Plaza
Soledad Street
Liberty
Lovan
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